When again to reckon you do begin,

Recollect there’s a farthing a week for pins,

To make things right my best I’ve tried,

That’s economy can’t be denied.

Dear wife, said he, I’m satisfied,

Out of fifteen shillings a week, sir.

So you women all the kingdom through,

To you this might appear quite new,

Just see if you the same can do,

With fifteen shillings a week, sir.